My husband came back from his business trip early this morning, came home, took a shower and went out to work. Because of my Vietnam trip and his business in Taiwan, It’s been more than a week since I had dinner with my husband; it’s lovely to have him back. I tried to think of somewhere for dinner that is casual and comfortable because I thought he might be tired and wouldn’t like to go somewhere posh. I would have chosen Osaka Kitchen before but we haven’t been back since the unpleasant incident last time as it doesn’t seem the same with the current staff. Whilst I was trying to think of somewhere a friend sent me a message so we started chatting and she suggested Nanjya Monjya. It’s one of those places I don’t dislike but I tend to forget about because we don’t go there often.

焼き餃子。すごく美味しいというのではないですが、少なくとも外がカリッと焼けていました。たれが魚臭かったですけど。。。

Pot sticker (Yaki-gyoza). Although it’s not fantastic, at least the outside is nice and crispy. I didn’t like their sauce as it was a bit fishy.

トマトと豆腐のサラダ。わたしには和風ドレッシングの魚臭さが気になりましたが、普通に美味しいと思います。

Tomato & Tofu Salad. I wasn’t keen on their dressing (because fish stock is used) but otherwise it was good.

ソバメシ。脂っこかったのと、一部シーフード臭いところがありました。天かすがイカ天かすなのかな？

Soba-meshi. A little too oily and I also detected something very fishy. I guess they uses squid batter…

Pork & egg Okonomi-yaki. After the above croquettes, we were made to wait for a long time, during which time we got very full. After waiting for a while, we asked if we can cancel the order but they told us it was already being prepared. I remember I liked their Okonomi-yaki before but I didn’t like this one, it didn’t have much batter, it was mostly cabbage, too crumbly.

We also had a jug of draft beer and the total bill was about S$120, which is reasonable in Singapore. Their menu is very large, the quality is so-so and it’s not expensive, so it’s good when you want to eat bits and pieces in a casual place. The only thing is, though, it was very hot where we sat. I saw there was an air-conditioning outlet right above us but it wasn’t working very well. It was cooler outside because of the breeze!!